Places And Travel
5 Best Lakeside Towns in Western Australia
5 Best Lakeside Towns in Western Australia, including Lake Grace, Lake Clifton, Albany, Dumbleyung, and the pink Hutt Lagoon at Port Gregory.
The Longest Railroad Tunnels In The United States
The Longest Railroad Tunnels In The United States, from the 7.8-mile Cascade Tunnel to the Flathead, Moffat, Hoosac, Snoqualmie, and Stampede.
The Highest County In The United States
Its lowest town sits nearly 2,000 feet below the county average. Meet the highest county in America, where 87% of the land tops 10,000 feet.
7 Most Affordable Towns to Retire on the Pacific Coast
Discover seven affordable Pacific Coast towns for retirees seeking beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and vibrant communities without breaking the bank.
10 Best Towns In Nevada For Retirees
Ten Nevada towns combine no state income tax with home values under the state average of $447,276, including Pahrump, Boulder City, Laughlin, and Elko.
Where People Are Moving To In The Ozarks In 2026
Where are people actually moving in the Ozarks in 2026? From booming Bentonville and Centerton to Missouri's Christian County and the lakes, per Census data.
8 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In New Mexico
Fairy tales might be fictional stories based on centuries’ old folklore, but these eight fairy-tale small towns in New Mexico are real places.
10 Ideal Illinois Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Ten ideal Illinois destinations for a 3-day weekend in 2026, from Galena's Main Street to the sandstone canyons around Makanda
The Newest County In The United States
Broomfield became America’s newest county in 2001 after residents untangled a four-county maze and convinced Colorado to redraw its map.
9 Playfully Peculiar Towns In Pennsylvania
From a groundhog celebrity to a burning phoenix, these 9 playfully peculiar Pennsylvania towns turn odd names and strange festivals into hometown pride.
2026's 11 Best Small Towns To Visit In Maryland
Discover eleven of the best small towns to visit in Maryland for 2026, from the Allegheny Mountains to the Atlantic shore.
9 Nicest Small Towns In Idaho
Nine nicest small towns in Idaho: Ketchum's Sun Valley, Sandpoint on Lake Pend Oreille, McCall's Payette Lake, and Stanley beside the Sawtooth Mountains.
These 13 Towns In Virginia Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2026
A working colonial trade street, a president's birthplace, a state line splitting Main Street: 13 Virginia towns with one clear reason to visit.
7 Main Streets Where Oklahoma Comes Alive
From territorial brick in Guthrie to cobblestone in Medicine Park, these seven Oklahoma main streets still draw a crowd.
The Largest National Park East Of The Mississippi
The Largest National Park East Of The Mississippi is the Everglades, where alligators and crocodiles share the same water and panthers still hunt.
How Many National Parks Can You See In A Week?
How Many National Parks Can You See In A Week? Utah's Mighty Five, a California loop, or a Rocky Mountain run can each fit into a single week of travel.
12 Most Neighborly Towns In New York
Discover 12 of the most neighbourly towns in New York, with friendly residents in communities where folks take pride in their town.
8 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In Maine
Explore 8 of Maine's prettiest main streets, from Damariscotta oysters to Bar Harbor chocolate and Camden harbor views.
8 Most Walkable Town Centers In Massachusetts
Stroll through Massachusetts’ best town centers, including Rockport, Concord, Chatham, Provincetown, Stockbridge, Lenox, Hudson, and Northampton.
The Difference Between A County And A County Equivalent
Did you know that not every state has counties? Some states instead have "county equivalents". What's actually different about them?
11 Offbeat Croatia Towns To Visit In 2026
11 Offbeat Croatia Towns To Visit In 2026 offer artist colonies, Roman spas, giant karst sinkholes, a rooster-cannon siege legend, and a puppet carnival.
The Largest Forest In Europe
What's the largest forest in Europe? By area it's the boreal taiga across Scandinavia and Russia, not the famous Białowieża primeval forest.
8 Of The Friendliest Towns In Scotland
8 Of The Friendliest Towns In Scotland include Pitlochry, Oban, and St Andrews, where locals welcome visitors with castles, whisky, and fresh seafood.
The Counties Named After People Who Never Existed
Six US counties carry the names of people who never lived, from a legendary gilded king to characters lifted out of 19th-century novels.
The National Parks With Waterfalls You Can Swim Under
Rangers ban swimming at most park waterfalls. At these five, from Great Smoky to the Virgin Islands, you can still slip into the pool beneath the falls.
10 Washington Towns With Unforgettable Main Streets
Ten unforgettable Washington main streets, with painted panels in Anacortes, a fossil dig in Republic and an 1889 saloon in Roslyn.
7 Tick Infested Areas In British Columbia
In 2025, residents across British Columbia photographed and logged more than 1,500 ticks through the provincial eTick program.
The Emptiest County In The Lower 48
There's a county in the contiguous United States which is so empty relative to its size, you might wander for days without encountering another person.
US Route 1: The Longest North-South Highway In America
US 1 stretches more than 2,500 miles from Fort Kent, Maine, to Key West, Florida, making it the longest north-south route in the US numbered highway system
8 Stress-Free Prairies Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Discover eight relaxing Prairie towns with lakes, spas, historic sites, scenic trails, and peaceful weekend escapes across Western Canada.
11 Nicest Small Towns In Texas
11 nicest small towns in Texas, from Fredericksburg wineries and Wimberley swimming holes to Marfa art and Port Aransas beaches.
These Small Towns in the Ozarks Come Alive in Summer
From spring-fed swimming holes and float trips to courthouse squares filled with festivals and outdoor music, these Ozark towns come into their own during the summer months.
9 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In The Rockies
Walk a Rocky Mountain main street with a peak at the end of the block. Nine towns from Telluride to Banff that locals kept beautifully whole.
8 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In The Adirondack Mountains
In the Adirondacks, some of the prettiest views are right on Main Street, where old storefronts, lakefront blocks, and mountain scenery collide.
12 Ideal Finger Lakes Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Plan a three-day Finger Lakes getaway with charming towns, scenic wineries, and waterfalls, plus historic sites and relaxing lakeside stays in 2026.
11 Mississippi Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
These friendly small towns in Mississippi are home to iconic towns such as the birthplace of Oprah Winfrey and Elvis Presley.
This United States Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
A 220-mile road trip guide to Oregon's West Cascades Scenic Byway, with stops at waterfalls, hot springs, alpine lakes, and a covered bridge.
The Safest Small Towns In Florida
Florida’s safest small towns pair low crime rates with beaches, historic districts, and strong schools in communities built for everyday living.
7 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In South Carolina
No matter the adventure you choose, the magic will present itself on your journey through these seven small fairy tale towns in South Carolina.
The State Parks With The Most Mountain Lion Sightings
They watch hikers who never spot them. Seven state parks with the hardest evidence of mountain lions, told with real numbers instead of scare tactics.